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Iran Claims Drone Strike on US Base in Bahrain

Iran's military stated it launched a drone attack on a US base in Bahrain.

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The Iranian military stated that it launched a large-scale drone attack on a US base in Bahrain. [1] The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran stated on Wednesday that it targeted radar installations and assembly points of US forces at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain using suicide drones. [2] According to a statement carried by the Tasnim news agency, the attack took place on Tuesday. [3] Iranian state media reported that the attacks were carried out several hours prior to the report on Wednesday. [4] US Central Command confirmed on Tuesday evening that it had concluded its latest round of attacks on Iranian military targets, including air defence installations, radar systems, and maritime assets. [5] US President Donald Trump stated on social media that he would not force Tehran to come to the negotiating table and expressed satisfaction with the US position. [6] Sheikh Isa Air Base is described as a key base in the Gulf used to house reconnaissance aircraft. [7]
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  1. The Iranian military stated that it launched a large-scale drone attack on a US base in Bahrain. · middleeasteye.net
  2. The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran stated on Wednesday that it targeted radar installations and assembly points of US forces at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain using suicide drones. · mint
  3. According to a statement carried by the Tasnim news agency, the attack took place on Tuesday. · middleeasteye.net
  4. Iranian state media reported that the attacks were carried out several hours prior to the report on Wednesday. · mint
  5. US Central Command confirmed on Tuesday evening that it had concluded its latest round of attacks on Iranian military targets, including air defence installations, radar systems, and maritime assets. · mint
  6. US President Donald Trump stated on social media that he would not force Tehran to come to the negotiating table and expressed satisfaction with the US position. · mint
  7. Sheikh Isa Air Base is described as a key base in the Gulf used to house reconnaissance aircraft. · middleeasteye.net
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